'Just a dream': Sabalenka in Hingis-like Open rare air World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final and on track for a third crown when she meets Elena Rybakina for the title. AAP · Jan 29
Sabalenka and Rybakina battle through: Australian Open 2026 semi-finals – as it happened Aryna Sabalennka, twice Australian Open champion, walloped Elina Svitolina, then Elena Rybakina saw off Jess Pegula to set up a repeat of the 2023 final The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Australian Open live: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina book final rematch after straight-set wins Sabalenka and Rybakina are both yet to drop a set and will meet in another Australian Open final three years on from their 2023 classic The Independent UK · Jan 29
Sabalenka has single focus with Open trophy beckoning The Australian Open has lost the regular women's grand slam heavyweights from the draw but world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka remains a Melbourne Park constant. AAP · Jan 28
Elina Svitolina aims to bring ‘light’ to war-torn Ukraine as she targets first Australian Open final Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina will face each other in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday The Independent UK · Jan 28
‘Are we animals in a zoo?’: Why Australian Open stars are frustrated by lack of privacy Iga Swiatek backed Coco Gauff’s criticism of the behind-the-scenes surveillance and said it ‘would be nice’ for players to have more space away from the cameras The Independent UK · Jan 28
The many layers to Svitolina-Sabalenka AO semi showdown Elina Svitolina will once again by playing for her fellow Ukrainians in the Australian Open semi-finals against Aryna Sabalenka. AAP · Jan 28
Coco Gauff Could Not Find a Private Place to Smash Racket After Australian Open Exit Gauff's run ended in the quarterfinals at the hands of Elina Svitolina. Sports Illustrated · Jan 27
Coco Gauff unhappy after racket smashing video at Australian Open goes viral Coco Gauff was unhappy that video of her smashing her racket was broadcast to viewers worldwide after her defeat to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarter-finals The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Coco Gauff wants more privacy for players after Australian Open exit The third seed slumped to a 6-1 6-2 defeat inside an hour at Melbourne Park. The Independent UK · Jan 27
Coco Gauff frustrated as video of ‘private’ racket smash goes public after Australian Open defeat Gauff, thinking she was away from the public eye, was captured smashing her racket after defeat to Elina Svitolina The Independent UK · Jan 27
Svitolina powers into first Open semi-final Tennis super-mum Elina Svitolina has advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final with a dominant performance against Coco Gauff. AAP · Jan 27
Coco Gauff knocked out of Australian Open in brutal 59-minute collapse Elina Svitolina is through to her first Australian Open semi-final, where she will face two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka The Independent UK · Jan 27
Zverev survives Tien challenge, Sabalenka through to semis – as it happened The women’s No 1 breezed through her quarter-final in straight sets before the German men’s 3rd seed was briefly challenged before winning in four sets The Guardian - AU · Jan 27
AAP · Jan 26 'Crazy heat' sends players, fans scurrying at AO Sweltering conditions forced the Australian Open exclusively indoors for six hours, before relief arrived for Alex de Minaur's blockbuster quarter-final.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Carlos Alcaraz v Alex de Minaur start time and how to watch Australian Open quarter-final The winner will face either Alexander Zverev or Learner Tien in the semi-finals
The Independent UK · Jan 26 What this Australian Open’s 58-year first says about the current state of tennis The top six seeds in both the men’s and women’s tournaments are still standing to set up blockbuster quarter-finals, and there are two different reasons to explain this piece of history
AAP · Jan 26 Svitolina relishing another grand slam opportunity Veteran Elina Svitolina hasn't given up hope of claiming a maiden grand slam crown after surging into the Australian Open quarter-finals in Melbourne.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 Iva Jovic walking in Venus Williams’ footsteps with Melbourne quarter-final date The 18-year-old became the youngest American to reach the quarter-finals since Williams, on the day De Minaur set up a last-eight meeting with Alcaraz
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25 Australian Open 2026: De Minaur sets up Alcaraz clash, Svitolina beats Andreeva – as it happened Alex de Minaur destroyed Alexander Bublik to advance to a quarter-final with Carlos Alcaraz, Elina Svitolina won impressively and Daniil Medvedev crashed out to Learner Tien
AAP · Jan 21 Champion calls for peace despite Ukrainian's protest Two-time Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has hit back at claims from a Ukrainian debutant that she should not be competing.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Svitolina is refreshed after a mental health break and into Australian Open's 3rd round Elina Svitolina is through to the third round at the Australian Open and feeling rejuvenated, fresh from a mental health break at the end of last year
AAP · Jan 21 'Super happy' Sabalenka storms into Open third round World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Coco Gauff have both booked their spots in the third round at the Australian Open.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Venus Williams loses in Auckland but shows she's still competitive at 45 Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2025 Tennis burnout on the rise as grind of long season brings stars to their knees Players are being worn down by a cluttered calendar and lack of unity over their welfare from governing bodies